Clinical Service Manager - Head to Health (Liverpool)
Neami National, Australia

Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society

About the Role

• Full time, Permanent
• Health Professional Level 4 $117,216 - $135,988 per annum + Superannuation
• Location: Liverpool Head to Health

Program Overview

Liverpool Head to Health (HTH), funded by Southwestern Sydney Primary Health Network, is a front door for people to access mental health support. The centre assists people experiencing high levels of distress or suicidal crisis, by providing accessible community mental health supports.

Service delivery reflects principals of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery Oriented practices and is guided by extensive co-design processes.

The Liverpool HTH Team is made up of clinical and psychosocial staff providing Social and Emotional Wellbeing Supports, Psychosocial Support, and Peer Support.

The centre provides short to medium term targeted care and support for adults experiencing a crisis or in significant distress The Centre also provides in-house assessments, psychoeducation, and support to access services.

The Centre receives referrals from GP’s in the area, public mental health services, community organisations as well as self-referrals from members of the community. The multidisciplinary team screens referrals to determine suitability, assess individual needs and assist access to appropriate services delivered by the team and other community and health providers.

Position

The Clinical Service Manager (CSM) will lead a contemporary mental health service and maintain a culture within the workplace that promotes Dignity, Respect, and Inclusion for all.

The CSM will lead a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and lived experience professionals, working in a transdisciplinary approach to deliver a range of services to adults experiencing emotional distress, crises, mental ill health and/or addiction, and to their families, support people and carers through a no wrong door approach. The CSM will provide a holistic approach to care, addressing a range of social, physical, and emotional needs informed by the Collaborative Relational Practice (CRP) and supported by best practice in evidence-based and evidence informed care.

What you will bring to the role?

• Formal tertiary qualification as a Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
• Current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency essential, or a Social Worker with eligibility to register with the Australian Association of Social Worker
• Experience working in cross cultural settings, especially with first nations people
• Experience working within a recovery-oriented service

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

Mandatory role requirements:

• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (have received three doses), (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their third dose.)
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check required before commencement of work
• Current AHPRA or AASW registration
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, and wellness leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Steve Suttie, Senior Operations Manager Metro Sydney amp; West

0435 105 046

Applications Close: Sunday 19 February 2023

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